Teacher : English as a Second Language (Anticipated Opening) - Worcester Public Schools - Worcester, MA

SUBJECT: ESL (ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE) TEACHER

REPORTS TO: Manager of English Language Learners and Supplemental Support Services

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:
This position is accountable for assuming the responsibility of providing instructional experiences through creativity, resourcefulness and sound judgment consistent with the rules and regulations of the Worcester Public Schools and the mandates of M.G.L. C. 71A, the Transitional Bilingual Education Act of 1971.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible for planning, developing and implanting various instructional experiences through creativity and resourcefulness which lends to the educational growth and development of targeted students.

2. Responsible for effective classroom presentation techniques and reviewing, correcting and reinforcing instructional lessons to enhance the learning and retention process.

3. Responsible for techniques of testing/ conformation of level accomplishment.

4. Responsible for effective techniques of classroom management/ discipline and behavior reinforcement.

5. Responsible for demonstrating effective techniques to gain cognitive development.

6. Responsible for identification and referral procedures for students requiring Special Education.

7. Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.

8. Performance of other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Bachelor’s Degree

2. Massachusetts Certification as an ESL (English as a Second Language) teacher.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Advanced educational preparation in the area of English as a Second Language methodology.

2. Experience in the area of Bilingual / Bicultural education and second language acquisition.

3. Demonstrated experience supporting students with special needs.

4. Ability to speak Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Vietnamese, Albanian, or Twi.

5. Demonstrated experience with second language acquisition.

WORK YEAR: Teacher work year

SALARY: Appropriate step on teachers’ salary schedule

TO APPLY: Any person interested in this position should apply on-line at www.worcesterschools.org. All information including a resume, cover letter and licensure must be submitted.

This deadline does not preclude further advertisement or recruitment.